Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Easy Header Collage

I know most of you have discovered PicMonkey and PicFont. They are both fabulous to create all kinds of collages with. I just did another collage to use as my header, and it is sooooooo easy to do.

First I found three pictures that I really liked and created a collage in PicMonkey. Their instructions are really simple and you can create all kinds of different collages. Just play around until you get the shape and size you want, then save it to your picture gallery.

PicMonkey also allows you to do overlays and text. I liked the shadow effect, so I added that to A Stroll Thru Life. This is one look possible for the header. (You can click on each one to enlarge.)

PicFont allows you to write all kinds of things and highlight them on any photo. Just upload any photo and you can add as many words or phrases as you want. Very easy to do and very self explanatory directions. I used a different font and outlined it for this collage.

Next I used Photoshop to create this last one. I don't know very much about this program, but this is done by increasing the canvas size. There are arrows that allow you to increase the top, sides or bottom of a picture. I increased the bottom of the picture, then used the text icon to write in that space.

Barb suggested that I try another program called Ribbet. This one is super fun too and you can do all kinds of crazy things with it.

There are so many more options and things you can do, but this is just a really simple tutorial so you can change your header as often as you want. Just take a bunch of pics, create any kind of collage and then have fun playing.

31 comments:

HOW I would love to learn how to make my own headers..and be able to change them. I would love to know how you get your blog name on top of your header...I am off to find out about this pic monkey right now.THANK YOU!Mona

I am apparently a late bloomer; only discovered Pic Monkey a couple of weeks ago! You are absolutely right: it's sooo easy so create a header using their collage/mosaic thingy! I think I've changed mine twice since I discovered it!Nancy

I change my headers all the time but I would love to Collage/mosaic some with an easy program . Looks great I will have to check it all out never heard of this site Pic Monkey. Thanks for sharing . Have a good day !

Thanks Marty, you know I'm still in the learning mode...I appreciate you sharing this info. I'm currently using Pic- Monkey and would love to put a collage on my header! Thanks for visiting my blog, you're too kind!

Oh Marty, you are truly talented. I saw this pic-monkey but didn't understand how it went about it. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, I'm gonna try it and see. I love your header, such perfect pictures, they look professional. Big hugs and thank you for sharing.FABBY

PicMonkey is the greatest. Have you also tried Ribbet? I go back and forth between the two. LOL I am so happy you are able to make new headers. Sometimes I think the worst part about having a professionally designed blog is that I can;t change out the headers like I used to do. :(

Having just started using PicMonkey since I got my new computer, I am loving all the wonderful collage options. Love your new header, the tutorial and I will be featuring your post in my next Home and Garden Thursday party, I do appreciate you sharing,Kathy

Marty I just made a new header with PicMonkey and I like it but the header picture is too small. I didn't see the editing options for size so guess I'll have to go back to the drawing board. If you have any quick hints for me I'd appreciate it. Thanks for this post and the tips. I like playing with Ribbet and PicMonkey. Pamela

Marty, I just went there and made a collage but it was too big. Can you tell me how to change the size and layout. Also when I went back it won't connect??? Maybe I need to go to bed and try again tomorrow:):)

THANKYOU Marty for sharing this. Boy do I ever need this tutorial. I am not a whiz on blogger and have so much to learn and headers have been the hardest. Hope I can get Pic Monkey to work for me and you'll see a new header at my place if I get it right. Again MANY thanks. Nann

I use PICMONKEY all the time...they have the most beautiful fonts and you can write any where you want on your photos.The only thing I find lacking there is the ability to arrange your photos any way...like in your Ribbit header. I will go over and look...guess it's ribbit.com

About Me

Hi, I'm Marty. Welcome, I hope you will follow along as I transform my builder basic house into a home that is a reflection of me and my family. I love traditional with a little twist of contemporary. Color is my favorite thing to play with. One minute it might be bold and the next very muted or all white. One thing you can be sure of is change, that happens often around here.